Speaking to ANI, CM Sukhu said that the first step was to raise awareness, followed by strict action and providing professional treatment in case an addict is found, only to bring them back into the mainstream.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired the State Cabinet and decided to fill up 53 posts of Assistant Professors and 121 posts of different categories in all the medical colleges of the State to strengthen the health sector.
The Chief Minister said the state government is also considering offering incentives to highly qualified doctors to attract more specialists to the public medical sector.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday detailed a transformative vision for Himachal Pradesh's industrial landscape, highlighting the success of the 'Industry through Invitation' initiative.
He said MGNREGA, conceived and implemented by the Congress-led UPA government under the leadership of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, had been a cornerstone of rural employment and inclusive growth.
The Chief Minister, along with Congress leaders, state ministers, Shimla Mayor and local leaders, offered shraddha suman (floral tributes) to Vajpayee in Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated the Shimla Winter Carnival organised by the Shimla Municipal Corporation at the historic Ridge in Shimla. He also flagged off a vibrant cultural parade featuring folk troupes from all districts of the State.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated Seema for winning the gold medal at the World 25K athletics competition held in Kolkata.
In a detailed public awareness release, the State government said that under the leadership of Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the professional stewardship of Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari, IPS, Himachal Pradesh has adopted a zero-tolerance, multi-layered strategy
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday presided over the State-level function marking the 63rd Raising Day of Himachal Pradesh Home Guards and Civil Defence, held at Sarogheen, Shimla.